Plaid natural wool with proper care will serve you for a long time. In our article we will give practical advice and recommendations that will help you to extend the life of a quality product, preserve its unique appearance and suggest how to wash a woolen blanket. Remember that dry cleaning may be an alternative to washing.

First of all, about Wool-Collection plaids

Products made of wool of our manufacturing quality allows washing in a washing machine according to the program for products made of wool. It is much easier than washing according to the rules for plaids of most other manufacturers. Even after repeated washes, our rugs retain their original shape, size and pleasant texture of the canvas.

Features of washing products made of wool

Woolen blankets, like blankets and pillows, are not recommended to undergo the procedure of cleaning, pressing and drying in washing machines. Wash preferably by hand and in cold water. Pre blanket soaked for ten or fifteen minutes.

In the process of washing it is allowed to use specialized detergents containing lanolin or ordinary shampoo. This will help you to ensure the durability of the wool product. The use of powders containing coloring and bleaching components is prohibited.

After washing, it is necessary to rinse the blanket of wool in warm water twice. Then you need to wait until the water is completely drained. It is not recommended to squeeze or stretch products from wool. This may cause the rug to deform or change its shape. It is necessary to dry completely in the straightened form.

  • when rinsing, add one tablespoon of vinegar (wine) solution to the water;
  • dirty stains can be easily removed when cleaning with a regular dry brush for clothes; for this, the blanket must be dried well beforehand;
  • when the product turns yellow, place a blanket of wool in water and add a slice of lemon, this will help restore color;
  • as a spin, you can effectively use the following procedure: Allow the water to completely drain from the product, and then wrap it in a large terry towel. Do not use physical force and do not attempt to squeeze or twist a wool product;
  • for drying the blanket, it is recommended to lay it out on a flat surface. Do not hang the product on a rope or crossbar, as this may result in deformation or stretching.

Compliance with the recommendations for washing woolen blankets will help to prolong the life of the blanket and preserve its aesthetic appearance. Products from expensive and high-quality material deserve careful and regular maintenance. Extend the pleasant and comfortable moments of your life in a warm company!

If you use a duvet cover and make a regular change of bed linen, you often do not need to wash the blanket at all.

However, if the blanket will remain without washing for a long time, it will smell badly, so it will need to be refreshed.

Depending on what kind of filler you use for your blanket, each type has its own distinctive features.

Regardless, there are 2 simple ruleswhich should be observed when washing in all cases:

    before you load the blanket into the washing machine, wrap it in a straw. This is necessary in order to facilitate the task for yourself while getting a blanket already clean from the drum;

    erasing any kind of blanket, you need to put a gentle mode and double rinse. This mode will allow you to completely wash the detergent from the blanket, and the filler itself will not be damaged during the washing process.

Is it possible to wash a wool blanket in a washing machine

Woolen blankets to this day continue to be popular, but when it comes time to wash it, inexperienced hostesses often wonder how to do it correctly. If the automatic machine allows you to load 5 kg of laundry into yourself, then there will be no problems. For washing such a product, you need to set the mode of light washing and a minimum of turns during the spin cycle. The best option is not to squeeze a wool product at all. We just let the water run off and lay it on a flat surface.

For wool products it is best to use a liquid detergent. It is recommended to dry it in a place where direct sunlight does not fall. If we are talking about a large double product, then to wash such a voluminous and weighty thing just will not work, you will have to do it in manual mode or use the services of the laundry. To remove an unpleasant odor from a wool product, use concentrated fabric softener. However, it is also not necessary to be too zealous, because it will be difficult to fall asleep because of too strong smell.

Is it possible to wash a padding blanket in a washing machine

Sinteponovy products differ from all the others in the practicality. Before you start washing such a product (as, indeed, any other), examine its surface for large impurities. After you soak them, you can proceed to washing in the machine. In the process of washing, the synthetic winterizer has a tendency to stray in one coal of the blanket, so to avoid this, you can put several tennis balls or special stones in the machine.

If there are no stitches in such a blanket, you need to fasten it yourself - large stitches and material will not pile up. Drying sinteponov things does not require any special requirements, it can be done both on the street and on the dryer.

If you do not have a washing machine at home, you can manually wash such a blanket. Since it will be watery and heavy enough when it is washed, it’s better to be done by male hands. Washing can be done in a bathroom with a temperature not exceeding 40 ° C. Diluted in water detergent and you can start washing.

How to wash a blanket of bamboo filler

This type of blanket is easily washed both in manual mode and in automatic mode. Bamboo fibers are quite resistant to wear and can withstand up to 500 washes! The only condition is not to use bleach and other aggressive in its composition means. Also, make sure that the water temperature is no higher than 30 ° C. It is not necessary to be too zealous when squeezing bamboo products, as wetted bamboo fibers are very brittle. Therefore, when scrolling the product in the drum, set the soft spin mode (up to 600 revolutions). For complete drying, it will be enough just to straighten its smooth surface.

Is it possible to wash a silk blanket in a washing machine

It is not safe to wipe this kind of filler! A fiber can very easily lose its structure and clump together. It is better to remove contaminated areas with a neat surface treatment. Most silk products have a zipper on the side seam. With it, you can turn the blanket inside out and remove the fibers. Thus, it will be much easier to wash the surface of a silk blanket.

How to wash a quilt

A blanket made of cotton wool is a thing that has been familiar to us since childhood, and many people today use them in everyday life, as they are very warm and you will not freeze under them in the winter. But to wash such products in the machine - not an easy task.

Vata has a very serious drawback - it absorbs all the odors of the outside, and after a while you can always face the charms and lack of freshness in the blanket. Like other types, a blanket made of cotton can be washed no more than once every 3-4 months. Cotton products are very problematic when washing. The fact is that if you completely wet it, then it will dry out for a very long time, and often there will be an unpleasant smell in it. It is better to use a dry wash, and to pollute the contaminated areas in some places. The best option for a huge double option - laundry.

1) before rinsing (if washed manually) add a couple of drops of wine vinegar to the water;

2) if the thing has somewhat lost its former brightness, add a lemon slice to the water, this will give an opportunity to slightly improve the color;

3) for washing particularly contaminated areas, they must be thoroughly dried and rubbed with a “coarse” brush;

4) squeeze out the blankets very carefully: in the machine set the lowest possible turns, in manual mode - leave it to drain and dry naturally. Do not use a clothesline, it can severely deform the product;

5) you can store a blanket in a bag with oxygen access or a special vacuum bag.

Remember that not all blankets can be washed in a typewriter, follow the instructions for each individual type of product, because each of them has its own characteristics.

Washing of woolen products should be delicate and careful, and the means - special, as it is a valuable natural material that requires special care. There are different ways to clean wool blankets, the choice depends on the type (with open wool or with filler, quilted). I will describe all these methods.

Determine the look of your blanket


Having decided to wash the blanket on your own, study the label. Such products are:

  • with open wool: winter (double), summer and blankets;
  • quilted, cassette with a filler: cashmere (down goat cashmere), camel and sheep (merino) wool.

Based on the view, choose a method of washing. Well, these products are dry cleaned, but you can wash them with your own hands.

Open wool blankets

Sheep wool is an environmentally friendly, natural fiber with unique benefits. Woolen blankets are warm and comfortable. They will provide comfort, but require careful care. And the developers of modern programs for washing units have provided for them the optimal washing conditions.

Method 1 - Machine Wash


The optimal water temperature, washing mode, drying conditions are indicated on the label. If there is no tag, the badge on the washing machine that indicates the washing of woolen clothes guarantees perfect and safe cleaning.


8 rules of a quality process:

  1. Consider the capacity of the drum. On whether you can wash a wool blanket in a typewriter, tell her characteristics. If the machine is designed for 5 kg, it is easy to handle.
  2. Use mesh bag. Be sure to place the product in a washing net or duvet cover. Then the fleeces of wool will not clog the filter.

  1. Gel for wool products. Only the gel solution actively removes impurities, and the powder will have to be rinsed off with an additional rinse.

Prefer gel to powder - it is easier to rinse.

  1. Special balls for washing. In the washing machine with a blanket you need to put a few tennis balls. Then they fluff the product and prevent the formation of lumps.

  1. Only low temperatures. 30-40 degree water will not damage the material.
  2. Set the minimum number of turns. It should be programmed for delicate washing with a minimum of turns, or put the pointer "wool".
  3. Thorough rinsing. The rinse procedure should be repeated twice to completely clean the product.

The rinse program usually runs at 1000 rpm, which is unacceptable here. It is better to once again set the "wool", but the gel is no longer infused, but only the conditioner in the rinse compartment. So in 30-40 minutes any gel or powder will be completely washed.

  1. Uniform drying. It is better to dry the blanket on the table, although you can hang it on several parallel clothesline. After drying it should be shaken, then the pile will again become fluffy. Formed in some places lumps during drying must be fluff.

Method 2 - hand wash


Brush the stain gently with a brush from the edges to its center so as not to increase the boundaries of contamination. Then just gently remove the foam with water.

Manual washing has its own universal tips:

  • Pour 2/3 bath of water 30 degrees.
  • Immerse the blanket, folded across 2-3 times (crumpled is unevenly washed).
  • Let it get wet for 15 minutes  without your participation.
  • Dilute with water detergent  special for woolen things and pour the solution evenly on the surface of the blanket.

  • Wrinkle the product slightly and turn it over.but do not lift it, so as not to deform.
  • Open the bathtub drainso that the water is gone, while easily pressing the blanket to the bottom of the bath, just so you need to squeeze the water.

  • Rinse outnecessarily, changing 2-3 times the water.

When washing, you can not rub or unscrew the blanket from sheep's yarn - it will stretch unevenly, as well as use bleaches and dyes.

  • To enhance the elasticity  on the last rinse in cool water, pour in a spoonful of wine vinegar.
  • From yellowing  wool will rid the spoon of lemon juice, followed by washing out of this tool with another rinse.

  • Spinning plaid  it is safe to hand in a terry sheet without unscrewing.
  • Further recommended drying  products with airing and in a dry room.

Airing and lavender bags guarantee the safe storage of wool and longevity of such things. Lavender scares the mole.

Method 3 - wet cleaning


Now about how to clean sheep wool at home. Covers made of natural sheepskin usually do not require washing.

Care for the product with open wool:

  •   vacuum cleaner;
  • shake well;
  • air out on the balcony to remove the smell;
  • in winter, a sheepskin blanket can be cleaned with frosty fresh snow.

In order to avoid the loss of a beautiful appearance and fluffiness, it is recommended to strictly adhere to the necessary conditions for the cleaning. Hand wash will remove minor contamination:

  • Dissolve special cleaning agent with lanolin with warm water.
  • Beat in a rich foam.

  • Clean only with foam, not liquid. At the same time, do not rub the dirt, but remove it with a sponge from the surface.
  • Turn the wet blanket over several times when drying. If the wool went curls - it means that it is of the highest quality.

Use the same methods for a wadded product, as it is impossible to wash a wadded blanket - the filler will crumple. But his wet brushing is possible.

Washing quilts

The quilted or cassette thing is very voluminous, and from wetting it also increases its weight many times. Therefore, if this blanket nevertheless fits in the washing machine, when wetted, its excessive weight can break the mechanism.

Hand wash features


Washing sequence:

  • Blankets of sheep wool vacuumed beforehand with dust.
  • Of course, you will need cleaning products specifically for wool. After all, ordinary powders are washed out with difficulty. They are aggressive and can deform the natural structure of the fibers.
  • It is also important to know at what temperature to wash the blanket. It should not exceed 40 degrees.
  • After half an hour, if necessary, you can replace the cleaning solution.
  • Rinse the thing manually three times better.
  • Dry necessarily when airing. Ideally - under the sun.

If you plan to replace the material-coating, it will be useful for you to learn how to clean the sheep wool at home. A small amount of wash in the bath in the washing nets. And rinsing and drying is similar to quilt care. Finally, fluff the coat with your hands.

Conclusion

Now you know how to properly clean any wool blanket. The proposed methods will return the beauty and novelty of the product and ensure long-term use. Check out the video in this article - here are instructions for cleaning woolen products. If you have a question - ask in the comments!

Good to know

The long fibers of natural sheep wool are formed in the process of growth in natural curls and form a three-dimensional textured layer from a variety of air pockets. The structure of the cloths predetermines a set of material quality characteristics: breathability, thermal insulation, hygroscopicity, antistaticity, self-cleaning ability, hypoallergenicity, odor neutralization.

Categories of sheep wool blankets: laundry or dry cleaning

Wool processing technologies for making whole cloths are different; therefore, not every blanket easily tolerates wet cleansing. We understand whether all categories of sheep wool blankets can be washed in a washing machine or by hand.

  • Solid wovenfabrics with strong dense weaving clean the dry methods or by means of hand wash.
  • Fura fleece blanket can hardly be washed using conventional methods. One-sided or double-sided fur coat is cleaned with a dry powder or a special composition for fur fabric.
  • Quilted  products least capricious. Covers with a filling wool composition can be safely sent to the washing machine drum or locked manually.

Mistress note:

When buying bedding from sheep wool, you must consider the density of the fabric. For the warm season, a product with a weight / density ratio of 150 g / m 2 is suitable, dense products of more than 300 g / m 2 are considered all-season.

Dry cleaning of a fur sheep blanket

Contacting a professional service is expensive, and the cleaning process itself does not take much time and effort.

  • Place the blanket with the fur facing up and apply the cleaning composition: dry foam or fur powder;
  • With a brush with a rare bristle of medium hardness, comb the hairs, then replace the tool with a soft fluffy brush and clean out the residues;

Before the procedure, it is advisable to ventilate the fur blanket in the open air for 5 hours and knock out the product, removing any dust and dirt that has settled.

Video how to wash a blanket of natural wool

Wash at home

Choosing the method of washing you need to focus on the size of the product and category. Having absorbed moisture, the cloth becomes heavier, you should take into account this fact and do not wash bedding weighing more than 3 kg in a machine designed for a maximum load of 5 kg.

Wet washing more than once a month contributes to the disruption of the structure of the fibers, which leads to rapid wear of the material. Natural filler has the ability to self-cleaning, thanks to animal wax lanolin and air permeability of the canvas. Wool fiber absorbs moisture, but it neutralizes the unpleasant odors of sweat. With regular prophylactic airing, the products stay clean and fresh for a long time without washing. The optimal frequency of full washings for a blanket is 1 time in 5 months.

Good to know

Unlike down products, such blankets do not contain carcinogenic substances and toxins in the fiber. Sheep shearing does not cause stress in animals, so of all the varieties of natural fillers, sheep blankets are the most pure and do not cause allergies.

Automatic wash

Washing a blanket of sheep wool in a washing machine eases the hard work of cleansing bulk bedding, eliminating the associated problems:

How to wash a blanket of sheep wool in automatic mode:

  • To set the temperature conditions universal for wool 30 о;
  • Optimal mode: "Wool", in the absence of it is possible to apply the modes "Hand wash 30", "Delicate fabrics".
  • Detergent: household soap shavings to remove stains instead of chlorine-containing stain removers; liquid gel for fur or wool.
  • Spin at 500 rpm;
  • Rinse: 2 cycles.

    • A warning!

    Products from fine-wool merino wool due to less practical material cannot be washed. Merino wool is cleaned only with dry products at home or in dry cleaning.

    Sometimes among the information from manufacturers on the labels there are icons about the prohibition of washing in the automatic mode. If the canvas was not made of fine-wool fiber, then it is not necessary to follow the care instructions, it is enough to remove the spin from the program and place the blanket in a special protective polyester cover.

    Handwash

    In some cases, when the blanket weighs more than the volume covered by the machine or simply does not fit in the compartment, you have to wash the items by hand. Washing with your hands can be made easier by using small business secrets:

    • Before washing, a blanket of sheep wool is soaked for half an hour in an acetic solution with the addition of lemon juice (30 ml of vinegar, 10 ml of juice per 10 liters of water). The color characteristics of the fabric from such pre-treatment will improve, the wool will become softer and more pleasant to the touch.
    • In the process of hand washing of the whole-woven cloth, wringing and grouting of spots is excluded. Leave a blanket to soak in soapy water (50 g of laundry soap 72% per 20 liters of water), then rinse and let the water drain itself.
    • Stains on the quilt cover can be removed locally before immediate washing.
    • To maintain the ability to self-purification, it is better to choose a detergent with the addition of lanolin.

    Dry products with natural filler or woven blankets on a horizontal surface, in order to avoid deformation of wool material when hanging. A blanket of 1.8 * 1 m at room temperature dries out completely in about a day. In total, the procedure of wet washing is 1.5 - 2 days, to speed up the process, it is more convenient to wash the blankets in the warm season.

    With proper care of the blanket and regular washing of the duvet cover, the need to wash a blanket entirely may not arise. But if it smells of damp, it has serious pollution, then it must be refreshed. However, the question arises how to wash a blanket of sheep wool, is it possible to do this with the use of a washing machine? Let's try to figure it out.

    Wash or not wash?

    As exploitation of this bedding, dust accumulates, the person's sweat is absorbed into the blanket, so sooner or later the wool product will need to be washed. All these blankets look different, all because they are made using different technologies.And from what method of processing and tailoring was applied, will depend on the ability of the blanket to carry the wash.

    The following types of blankets are made from sheep's wool:

    • quilted - in such blankets a woolen cloth is laid in a cloth cover, and then stitched with a special stitch over the entire surface of the blanket. This method of sewing does not wool to lump up. Therefore, manufacturers allow washing not only hand, but also in the car;
    • solid woven - this blankets, which are a solid canvas, strong enough, but not thick. Solid woven blankets recommend cleaning, in extreme cases, wash by hand;
    • fur are those blankets that have sheep wool fibers fixed on one or two sides of the fabric, which makes it bulky and attractively fluffy. It is forbidden to wash such blankets, but you can dry clean them.

    Important! To make sure that you can or can not wash a sheep blanket, read the label with symbols. In addition to washing information, you will also find out if the blanket can be squeezed, dried and bleached.

    Washing rules

    You can wash a blanket made of wool either manually or in an automatic washing machine. If automatic washing is permissible, then check that the blanket fits easily into the drum of your washer. If it is hardly placed in the machine, then it is better to refuse such washing, in order not to overload the equipment. For a better washing result, the machine should have a load of at least 6 kg. And even in this case, it is worth checking whether a double blanket enters it.

    So, to wash this bedding in an automatic washing machine, you need:

    1. load a blanket;
    2. pour into the cuvette gel, designed specifically to wash woolen things;
    3. choose a washing program called “Wool”, checking that the machine does not heat the water more than 30 degrees;
    4. cut spin;
    5. run the wash.

    Note! If the blanket is large, then it is necessary to turn off the spinning, since the wet blanket is too heavy, there may be overload or imbalance, the machine will not squeeze it.

    After stopping the washing machine, you can let the blanket lie down for a few minutes in the drum so that a portion of the water is glass in the tank. Then take it out, straighten it and hang it dry, turning it over during the drying process. It is best to dry outside in the shade, so that direct sunlight does not fall on the product.

    When banning machine washable, the blanket must be washed by hand. They make such a procedure in the bathroom, taking a lot of cool water, because a blanket of wool absorbs a lot of water, unlike. Hand washing is as follows:

    • dissolve in water a special tool or regular shampoo, beating the agent well into a foam;
    • immerse the product in water and leave it for a few minutes;
    • then turn over, gently lift and lower so that dirt and dust come out of the product into the water, but you should not rub the blanket, otherwise it will lose its shape;
    • then the product is rinsed, changing the water several times;
    • they drain water from the bathroom and let it flow out of the wool product. In this case, one should not squeeze a thing, knead or twist it strongly;
    • then laid out on a dryer in a horizontal position and allowed to dry, when it stops dripping from the blanket, it can be hung on a rope.

    Note, this procedure requires physical effort, it is not so easy to lift wet clothes, and it is even more difficult to hang it up. You can get rid of this work if you take it to dry cleaning. There it is washed and dried, without spoiling the appearance.

    Cleaning

    In some cases, professional dry cleaning can be replaced by cleaning the house. Unlike a full wash, it's easier to hold. To do this, you need to purchase a gel that contains lanolin. We clean the blanket like this:

    1. in a small amount of water, foaming detergent in a thick foam;
    2. apply foam on contaminated sites;
    3. after a couple of minutes, remove the foam clubs with a clean cloth or sponge;
    4. dry the blanket in the fresh air.

    This procedure will remove the stench, as well as contamination. Of course, if you accidentally spilled a cup of coffee, then you will not be able to remove the stain, but it is quite possible to refresh the blanket in this way.

    Facilities

    To wash a similar blanket you can use only special products. They usually contain lanolin - a substance that preserves the structure of wool fibers.  Here are some popular tools:

    • Henkel wool weasel is a wool washing liquid that allows you to keep softness and lightness, and is easily rinsed out.
    • Miele's Wool Care is a balm for washing woolen clothes from a well-known manufacturer of washing machines. It prevents the wool fibers from rolling and is effective for washing in cold water.
    • Vorsinka is an inexpensive Russian-made liquid product, suitable for hand washing as well as washing in an automatic machine.
    • AlmaWin is a plant-based, concentrated product. It is suitable not only for washing a wool blanket, but also for delicate clothes.
    • Domal - lanolin balsam.

    Summarize

    In conclusion, the instructions for washing a blanket of sheep wool, we formulate a few rules that need to be remembered when caring for your favorite blanket.